Aalin

Empress Para Eq :   30 db + parametric Eq,  If you search for a clean sound

 https://empresseffects.com/products,

19 hours ago, Nebadon2000 said:

Gruvgear has some nice straps; I bought the FABRK, comfortable, contemporary and easy to adjust

The FBRK is interesting because of its adjustable seatbelt  but the textile seems less elastic than the neoprene.

There is an American luthier who remakes that type of bass and guitars, surely better than the originals one which were made by the Eko brand. These ‘Teardrop’ instruments are really nice.

http://www.phantomguitars.com/teardrop.html

On 29/10/2020 at 17:50, Doddy said:

I've not used the SBL strap but I know thst they are made by Ergo Straps, so it might be worth checking them out. I'm very tempted by one.

Thank's Doddy for the info about Ergo Straps. More expensive than the Gruv Gear.

Currently I'm using the Gruvgear Solo Strap Neo in 2.5” cause 4” are too large for me, too close form my neck and have a tendency to hurt it.

Has anyone ever used the one strap offered by Scott Devin, and can compare it with the Gruvgear eg.

There must be other wireless systems that accept the high impedance of piezo pickups for double basses.
Following my problems with the Xvive I also bought the Smoothhound which I am happy with. It is just bigger than the Xvive. And to power it I bought this battery:
https://www.thomann.de/en/rockboard_lt_xl_power_bank_rg.htm

19 hours ago, Happy Jack said:

OK, that's ominous. Is there a known issue with these units only lasting three years?

Contacted, Xvive in China asks me 100 € transport included to change the battery or offers me to buy a new one.

Luckily there is an internet link from a guy who explains how to change the battery yourself. I did it but you have to be meticulous. The battery can be ordered in China for less than £ 10.

They would have put some screws in it , we could do it easily.

The probleme with the Xvive is that it's very hard to change the battery when after 2 or 3 years it 's dead. Spending more than 100 £ for a 2 or 3 years wireless system is not a good deal.

For Xvive users, there is a link that explains how to change the battery, but it's a bit tricky. I opened mine by following the video. I ordered the batteries on the net but not yet received it.

23 hours ago, dave_bass5 said:

Xvive seems to be a good solution for the many that use them. Hardly a big issue considering how long they will last. 

It last 2 or 3 years for 115 pounds. It's not a bargain. And planned obsolescence.

Contacted, Xvive in china asks me 100 pounds to change the battery which costs around 7 pounds both on the net. 

Xvive sound good but is not intersting.

Xvive is not a good solution. Once the battery is off, you cannot change it, and you can put your xvive to the trash. Prefer units with screws that can let you be abble to open it and change the battery.

How do they sound amped ? On vidéos, there is always a mic in front of the bass.

What about the internal system ? Good or bad ?

I have the Thomastik JF 344 on my Takamine TB 10, as the action is quite high, I like the low tension, gives me an old school double bass style sound.

I have the Xvive and I must say that it is difficult to change the battery when it is dead (after 3 years). Contacted, Xvive asks me 100 € to change the battery which costs less than 10 € on the net. Here is a video link to change the battery.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w4pBKW8vjk
 You have to be meticulous. I dismantled mine and will order 2 batteries. But I also finally ordered a Smoothhound. Prefer to buy a system with screws, not sealed.

I contact the manufacturer, let him a mail and …… No answers 💤

Well Hellzero, it's just an advice. If that can help. 😀

To return to the subject and in case of breakdown of the tube, although this breakdown is very rare, it is always possible  to change on the preamp the input of the pickup bridge to put it in the aux input., the socket next to the bridge pickup. That way, you bypass the tube, (and equalize if I can remember), and  the sound is coming out of the bass. You can play.

4 hours ago, itu said:

Have you been considering contacting the manufacturer? They may be able to help you. Even have some files, maybe?

No, and that's a good idea.  I will. That can help.

I also search advice from people who have this bass and could talk about it or have videos live.

Thank's for your answer

Alain

Hi Everybody

I'm interest in the Furch Fretless Bass, but It is to be used everytime amped. On the web, Every time I look at a vidéo, the sound is taken from a static mic whitch is  in front of the bass. Impossible to listen to the internal pickup. So I wonder if somebody can tell me about the sound of the bass comming from the internal pickup, or a vidéo. That bass is probably made first to be played accousticly, and probably has a high level but what is the value of the system inside ? Is it good or bad ?

I have a Takamine TB10, very happy of this bass but the access of the upper register is quite difficult. And the Furch seems more accessible. I play mostly jazz.

Thank's by advance to all the Furch users and pardon me for my poor english.

Alain Paris

Dan Dare

Good idea because this week I  just bought a Fusion Bag for my electic bass, and as you said, in this bag there is a very good neck brace,

I will contact them to ask them  to sell me one for my cello bag.

Now, just for talk and if that can help others, I found that also:

https://www.accessbagsandcases.com/product/dreadnoughtsmall-body-acoustic-guitar-neck-yoke/

https://www.rumc-ltd.com/padded-foam-neck-rest-block-2-velcro-fasteners-guitar-banjo-ukulele.html/

Thank’s for the term: Neck Brace.
Searching with this word, I found that:

https://gruvgear.com/products/extra-foam-neck-brace-for-gigblade
There is no velcro for maintaining the neck without moving, but I can always fix one, I have some of these.
I am searching a neck brace because I use a cello bag for my Taka TB10, but the bass is moving inside the bag.

Thank’s to everybody for your answers, and let’s continue the thread in case others could have some answers.
Hope that could help some others bass players too.

Hello

I need your help and my English is quite poor.

I am searching for a part that fixe the nech of a bass when I put her on her bag.

I think the name in English is: Puppet. You can see my picture.

I search on the web, but didn't find it.

If someone know where I can buy it, Many Thank's by advance.

Alain Paris

Whitch Broughton box combine HPF/LPF ?

I had a look at their parametric eq whitch seems interesting and small.

Thank's Treb for your answer

Hello

I was wondering what could be the lifespan of the tube of the préamp Taka TB10.

As, if the tube blow, there is no more sound coming out from the bass, to avoid this problem I was wondering if I buy and carry a spare one in my bag.

I think that the original tube is: Electro Harmonix 12AU7 EH.

Thank's for your answers

Alain